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Matthew 14:8

American Standard Version

And she, being put forward by her mother, saith, Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.

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Matthew 14:8 in other translations

She, being prompted by her mother, said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptizer.”

Matthew 14:8 · World English Bible

Matthew 14:8 in context

  1. 6But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod.
  2. 7Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she should ask.
  3. 8And she, being put forward by her mother, saith, Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.
  4. 9And the king was grieved; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat with him, he commanded it to be given;
  5. 10and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.